Abraham’s journey in parsha Vayera presents a profound tension: the clash between the desire to do what is right, and the ...

Historians have associated it with Mount Moriah (where the binding of Isaac took place) and Mount Zion (where the original Jebusite fortress once stood); however, neither theory has been proven.

Jerusalem is located on a hill, traditionally called “Mt. Moriah,” where God saved Abraham from sacrificing Isaac. This location is holy to people of faith who count themselves heirs of Abraham.